Learn about the history surrounding Berenjena including interesting facts about this well-loved ingredient. Dive into the Spanish Berenjena Recipes in the end and start cooking! What is a berenjena and why is it always present in every Spanish kitchen? Berenjena is the Spanish word for aubergine or eggplant. Its plural form is Berenjenas.  To understand […]

Curious about Spain’s small but flavorful fruit? Get to know more about Spanish Olives including the various types of olives that come from the different regions of Spain. A bite of Spanish olives equals a burst of flavors only this fruit can give. No wonder there is a lot of Mediterranean food and Spanish tapas […]

Calamari is on the menu of many Spanish restaurants. Read here “What is Calamari” and how to prepare them. Spain has more than 60 islands and a coastline of more than 8.000 kilometers (almost 5.000 miles). So, it is not surprising that the Spanish cuisine features many mouth-watering seafood dishes. Calamari is one of them […]

Get to know more about garlic and its long-running romance with Spanish cuisine. Put your apron on and be ready to try our delicious Spanish Al Ajillo recipes. First things first: is garlic a vegetable, an herb or a type of spice? The answer: garlic is a vegetable. Its characteristics prove that it is so. […]

Pimentón or Spanish Paprika is one of the essential ingredients of the Spanish cuisine and the most popular seasoning after salt. It is used in many popular Spanish Food dishes like Paella, Patatas Bravas, and to prepare chorizo. What is Spanish Pimentón? Spanish Pimentón is a red powder made from dried peppers. Where does Pimentón […]

Of all the types of ham, what makes Spanish Ham stand out? Learn more about Spain’s love for ham, particularly the delicious Jamón Serrano and the luxurious Jamón Ibérico. Spanish Jamón is a treasure shared by Spain to everyone in pursuit of great things in life. Spaniards have nothing but good things to say about […]